For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 206 students in Peabody, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Peabody, KS are Peabody-burns Elementary School and Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peabody, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Peabody have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peabody, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sycamore Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Peabody, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Peabody, KS include Peabody-burns Elementary School and Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Peabody?
2 public schools are located in Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody?
Peabody public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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